Virtual War Memorial | Lindsay William (Bill) MACVEAN

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MACVEAN, Lindsay William

Service Number:	N247277
Enlisted:	12 August 1940
Last Rank:	Private
Last Unit:	57/60 (amalgamated) Infantry Battalion AMF
Born:	Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia , 27 January 1916
Home Town:	Stanmore, Marrickville, New South Wales
Schooling:	Not yet discovered
Occupation:	Lorry Driver / Cycle Maker
Died:	Died of wounds, Bougainville, Solomon Islands, Pacific Islands, 14 July 1945, aged 29 years
Cemetery:	Port Moresby (Bomana) War Cemetery, Papua New Guinea CWGC Grave No: Section B. Plot 5. Row B. Grave 16. Inscription: "THY WILL BE DONE".
Memorials:	Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour, Preston 57/60th Honour Roll

World War 2 Service

3 Sep 1939:	Involvement Private, N247277
12 Aug 1940:	Enlisted Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Private, N247277
14 Jul 1945:	Involvement Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Private, N247277, 57/60 (amalgamated) Infantry Battalion AMF, Died of wounds Bougainville.

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